Wireless signal problem

HPMan

I am unable to have broadband from Eircom, as I live too far away from the exchange, but fortunately a wireless network, suitable for broadband is close by to me, but for signal quality and strength purposes I will possibly need to boost the signal. It has been suggested that cloaking by trees would cause problems.

One idea would be to erect a "tv aerial", but not knowing what type of cable I would need and how to connect everything, it would seem to be a non-starter. Would this be a workable solution?

Another idea would be to have a wireless router / bridge picking up the signal from the "main transmitter", which is up the hill in the distance and then either boosting it for onwards transmission to my computer inside the house or just retransmitting the same strength and quality as received. The problem would be that the router would, I think, have to be outside in the garden, as close to a clear area. This is because of the possible loss of signal caused by the trees in leaf. Supplying power and keeping it watertight etc would be a problem, but possible, I think. There is a power feed close by in the garden and the router could be placed in a plastic box and postioned on a high branch. This assumes that, of course, I do not require a computer in the garden as well. Perhaps the power could come from solar cells if a hard wired solution turned out to be impossible? The solar cells could charge batteries and then the router would work?

Would anyone have any tips or help?

Regards,

HPMan

dubhthach

Check out http://www.irishwan.org they should have all the details regarding setting up "aerials" and the sorta equipment to use etc.